ALEXANDER SZOCKYJ
***-*** ****** ****, **********, ON L7R 3M3
********@*****.*** Phone: 905-***-****
Objective
A position in a well established company which allows me to use my extensive legal experience and knowledge in Real Estate and Contracts.
Professional Profile
• A Paralegal with the Law Society of Upper
Canada, with over 25 years of experience in
all facets of legal practice with emphasis in
Commercial Real Estate.
• An individual with the ability to work
independently and in a team environment to
achieve results through a combination of
professional knowledge, sound judgment and
accuracy.
• A professional conscientious driven individual
who has the ability to prioritize conflicting
work demands within the time constraints
necessary to meet all required deadlines.
• Strong communication skills both written and
oral with the ability to effectively communicate
ideas and concepts into results.
• Proficient with MS Office, Adobe, Conveyancer,
Teraview, Land Registration System, Aderant,
and PC Law.
Employment Profile
GOLDMAN SLOAN NASH & HABER – Barristers and Solicitors – December, 2018 to June, 2019
• Commercial Real Estate: Receiving and reviewing commitment instructions regarding commercial mortgages and credit facility loans with multiple corporate mortgagors on multiple properties, communicating with counsel for either the lender or the borrower, conducting all necessary searches including title searches, corporate searches, PPSA, preparation of closing agendas and all documentation necessary to complete the transaction, arrange for execution of documents, closing transactions, preparation of accounts and ledger statements, completing post-closing follow ups, reporting to the client. Receiving and reviewing Commercial Agreement of Purchase and Sale for both purchases and sales of commercial properties, conducting all necessary searches, preparation of all necessary documents including all financing documentation, preparing and answering requisition letters, closing of the transaction, accounting and reporting to the client.
• Condominiums: Commercial and Residential: Received and reviewed Agreement of Purchase and Sales; drafted and prepared Amendment Agreements, Extension Agreements, received, organized and tracked deposits and interest bearing Trust accounts, preparation of all documentation including Statement of Adjustments for both occupancy closings and final closings for both commercial and residential condominiums using Conveyancer and Convey, closed transactions, maintained tracking ledgers of funds, transferred funds from deposit trust account to mixed trust accounts, prepared accounts and reports.
• Accounting: Knowledge of the Aderant accounting program, including conflict searches, opening files, preparation of pre-bills, and bills, cheque requisitions etc. STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY – August, 2013 to November, 2018.
• FCSR – Claims Department: Receiving and investigating complex claim inquires, evaluating claim inquiries with respect to coverage provisions and determining which claims are covered. Determining and acting upon the appropriate resolution to claim inquires, preparing coverage/denial letters and other correspondence including negotiating settlements with clients and outside counsel. Representing the company at discovery proceedings and other litigation matters. PICHELLI, TURINGIA, RAYNER – Barristers and Solicitors – May, 1991 – July, 2013
• Residential Real Estate: Complete carriage of the transaction from drafting the Agreement of Purchase and Sale to the registration of Transfers and Charges in the Teraview system. The conducting of all searches, including title searches, resolving title, survey, encroachment and all other problems which may arise in a real estate transaction, the preparation of all documents, communicating with bank to obtain mortgage instructions and mortgage funds, communicating with other law firms, meeting and signing of clients, preparation of cheques necessary for closing, preparation of Accounts, posting of Accounts in PC Law and reporting to clients
• Commercial Real Estate: Drafting and reviewing Commercial Agreement of Purchase and Sale contracts, Asset Purchase Agreements, together with all other contracts, Leases, Assignment of Leases, Sub-Leases, Franchise Agreements, Management Agreements, Bill of Sales, Bulk Sales Tax Affidavits, preparation of necessary Corporate documents such Certificate of Incumbency, Corporate Resolutions etc., preparation and registration of Transfers in Teraview, Receiving Mortgage Instructions, preparation of necessary documents required by the lender, preparation and registration of Charges in Teraview. Conducting and reviewing results of the various searches, from all levels of government and offices, such as Land Title searches, PPSA, Corporate searches, Municipal By-Law searches, Permit applications and permit searches. Drafting all necessary Corporate Resolutions.
• Leasing: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating Commercial Leases, Assignment of Leases, Sub-Leases, Renewal of Leases, Amending Agreements and Landlord Consents, for both Landlords and Tenants. Drafting and reviewing Surrender of Leases, Franchise Agreements, Assets Purchase Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, Undertakings, Declarations, Directions, Corporate Resolutions, Corporate searches and all other necessary searches and documents necessary to complete a transaction, accounting and reporting to clients.
• Corporate: Incorporating corporations including the preparation of the Articles of Incorporation, By- Laws, Resolutions, Share Structure, Share Certificates, corporate re-organization, organization of Minute Books, and conducting all necessary government searches. Drafting and reviewing Share Purchase Agreements, completing all necessary documents to complete the Share Purchase transaction.
• Accounting: Managing Trust accounts as well as General accounts, creating accounts, posting accounts, transferring funds from Trust accounts to General accounts, payroll, billings, accounts receivables and accounts payable, using PC Law.
Education & Awards
• PARALEGAL LICENCE with the LAW
SOCIETY OF UPPER CANADA – (March,
2008)
• THE CANADIAN INVESTMENT FUNDS
COURSE – Diploma (May, 1997)
• Centennial College of Applied Arts and
Technology Diploma Legal Assistant – (April
1988)
Interests
• President of the Golden Horseshoe Fastball League – January 2009 to January 2013.
• Coach youth programs in baseball and basketball for children between the ages of 8 – 13. References Available Upon Request